Osteopathy and massage for
work-related stress
Are you fit for work? The Office for National Statistics reports that 30.8 million working days are lost each year due to musculoskeletal issues such as back, neck and limb pain. That figure may well have increased following the COVID-19 lockdown as people work from home on dining room chairs and sofas. Osteopaths are highly trained healthcare professionals, who specialise in the musculoskeletal system (bones muscles and joints). Having originally trained in sports massage, here at the Osteopath Clapham, I offer both osteopathy and massage for those suffering from work related ills.
How might osteopathy or massage help you today?
Occupational aches and pains are often a result of poor posture or repetitive activities. Whether you work at a desk or have a more manual occupation, your job may expose you to bodily stresses and strains that can cause discomfort. Common causes of strain in the workplace include:
Prolonged sitting at a desk, especially one that is not set up for you
Driving long distances
Awkward lifting and carrying
Overstretching and bending
Extended periods of repetitive motion
Using a computer without taking breaks.
As well as uncomfortable muscle tension, these activities may also lead to conditions such as sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow. Modern work life is often overly busy and demanding and it may be that mental stress also plays a part in a person’s work-related ills. Osteopaths, such as the Osteopath Clapham, use a wide range of hands-on techniques, including massage, to release tension, stretch muscles, mobilise joints and ease mental stress.
Work-related issues come in many forms. At the Osteopath Clapham, each person is seen as an individual. Their particular presenting compliant is analysed and a specific treatment plan drawn up. As well as hands-on osteopathy or massage therapy, this may also include exercise, dietary advise and referral.